VMI Technician

Airgas•San Leandro, CA

3d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The VMI Technician delivers and services key vending account customers and customer cabinets or storerooms, managing inventory of gases, consumables, and safety products. The role also includes basic troubleshooting and mechanical repairs as needed and focuses on servicing existing accounts throughout an assigned territory. The technician provides customer service, delivers and replenishes industrial products and vending or storeroom items, reviews manual stock levels across plant departments for reorder, and maintains dedicated branch inventory for replenishment. The position tracks and submits delivery tickets and consignment fill tickets. VMI duties may also include traveling to assigned customer sites to manage service relationships and packaged gas inventory of Airgas Cylinders/VGLs on customer premises. The role requires following safety rules and company policies, including use of personal protective equipment, promptly reporting accidents or injuries, and maintaining a professional appearance and positive working relationships.

Requirements

Valid U.S. driver's license.
Minimum 2 years of experience in product distribution or inventory management.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions.
Ability to visit Airgas and customer sites with varying environments, conditions, layouts, and accessibility; sites may involve loud noises or odors for extended or continual periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Welding Technology, or Sales is preferred.
Experience with welding and safety products or related industrial products.
Proficiency with Google Suite, including Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
Self-starter who is self-motivated, acts with urgency, and can work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated planning skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Clear and effective speaking skills for explaining information to customers and employees.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Comfort interacting with people with a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Deliver and replenish industrial products, vending machines, and storeroom items.
Perform basic troubleshooting and mechanical repairs as needed.
Review manual stock levels across plant departments and identify items for reorder.
Maintain dedicated branch inventory levels for proper replenishment.
Track and submit delivery tickets and consignment fill tickets.
Visit assigned customer sites as needed to manage customer service relationships and packaged gas inventory.
Uphold safety rules and company policies, use personal protective equipment, and promptly report accidents or injuries.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
Communicate and act in ways that foster positive relationships with customers, vendors, coworkers, and management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty leave, and funeral/bereavement leave.
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Potential to earn a monthly bonus of up to $250.